Going Post-Truth — People vs Algorithms

This week, we talk about how the information space rewards vibes over verification, the second-order effects of video swallowing social media, and how institutions lost the narrative war to influencers, memelords, and politicians who understand that truth is optional so long as the narrative is upheld.

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Chapters:

* 00:00 Open

* 00:28 Welcome

* 01:49 Old Internet Is Truly Dead

* 06:44 Authentic Media Relationships

* 10:11 The “Social” In Media

* 20:16 AI In Commerce

* 23:03 OpenAI Is A Better Google

* 32:28 Who wants fake?

* 35:33 Anemoia

* 38:19 What is our next reality?

* 49:51 Rapping “Fat” Troy

* 50:21 AB On Rich People & Media Companies

* 56:17 Hasan Piker Shock Collar

* 01:00:12 Good Product

* 01:01:40 Outro

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